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PYP Librarian/Digital Literacy Teacher

Job Purpose 
This position with is a dual role for a PYP Librarian and a Digital Literacy Teacher who will be responsible for running the PYP library for PreKG-Grade 4, as well as providing a collaborative computer literacy program that is fully integrated into the school’s curriculum and is central to the learning process. 


Key Responsibilities 

  • Provide the leadership and expertise necessary to ensure that the school library program is aligned with the mission, goals , and objectives of OWIS and meets the requirements of the IB PYP program;
  • Collaborate with classroom teachers and specialists to design and implement effective units of inquiry to support interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary learning;
  • Plan and deliver information literacy lessons and digital literacy lessons to primary classes;
  • Create inquiry-based classrooms that develop critical thinking skills, knowledge, and a range of skills within an environment based on trust and respect;
  • Perform cataloging and classification of print, audio-visual, electronic, and online resources;
  • Maintain inventories, compile statistics and generate reports as required;
  • Provide library services in response to the information needs of library users; and
  • Respond to daily on-site requests for information.
  • Design, prepare & deliver comprehensive teaching programs which are based on Student Technology Skills Standards
  • Align the school computer literacy program and services with the school curriculum which includes collaborating with teachers to integrate, coordinate, and facilitate the use of instructional technology across all curriculum areas.
  • Identify, evaluate, and manage electronic learning resources according to established criteria to support the curricular needs of students and staff.
  • Assessing, recording, and reporting on the development and progress of students. 
  • Communicating, consulting, and providing feedback to the parents of students during PTM or as and when the requirement/need arises.

 

Posted: May 2022
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LocationRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
Start DateAugust 2022
Eligible CandidatesLicensed Teacher
Student LevelEarly Childhood, Elementary
Number of Vacancies1

Job Benefits

  • Visa and medical costs provided
  • Transportation provided depending on staff housing choice
  • Housing allowance all-inclusive with salary

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates
Teaching Credential/License
Education RequiredBachelor
Additional School Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

  • A relevant degree and appropriate qualifications in librarianship or computer science;
  • Experience in managing library services, ideally in the education sector;
  • Experience in working in an international school setting;
  • Experience in working in a PYP school;
  • Experience or familiarity with a Library Management System is preferred;
  • Strong administrative, organizational, and IT skills.

About the School

At OWIS Riyadh we believe in educating students to be lifelong learners and well-informed and productive community members who are active, engaged, and responsible citizens for both the local and global community.  Our students and staff at OWIS set high standards every day, not only for academic success but also for social, emotional, and behavioral success as well.  Our Mission At One World International School - Riyadh, our mission is to develop inquiring, compassionate, reflective lifelong learners who respect all cultures and care for our world. We believe every child should have equitable access to best-in-class future-proofed education. Every day at OWIS, we take heart in the exemplary behavior of our students, which shows our progress in this mission. We praise the way our youngest learners help their teachers with small acts of kindness or in their excitement when they learn something new within classrooms and outdoors.  Our Vision We aspire to be leaders in providing world-class quality and affordable American education to all students with an emphasis on values, collaboration, creativity, and service to others.